Jealousy is a major depressing feeling. It has several definitions but regardless of disparity in its definitions, a common theme may be noted – that jealousy is a significant idea. Jealousy is often misconstrued as similar to envy but distinctions were made identifying jealousy to be a desire to keep what someone has while envy is that desire to obtain what someone does not have.
Jealousy may be constructive or destructive. Some psychologists believe that jealousy is necessary as love in a relationship. It is a natural unavoidable response which normally represents longing for things one may have lost. It can be an adapted response to the society or an intrinsic and unconscious behavior for genetic survival.
However, there is also what is known as dysfunctional jealousy which is considered the dark side of this emotion. This misplaced jealousy is what ruins good relationships. A significant percentage of murders are committed by some jealous lover. Most couples undergoing psychotherapy have jealousy problem.
One common cause of this jealous behavior is insecurity. It could arise from a feeling of uncertainty in a relationship, be it a love, working,...